Treaty of Amasya
- When
- 1555
- Where
- Amasya; Armenia and Georgia
- Episodes
- 2
The Peace of Amasya, signed on 29 May 1555, concluded the Ottoman-Safavid War of 1532–1555. Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and Shah Tahmasp I agreed to a border division of Armenia and Georgia, establishing twenty years of peace.
Episodes
- Signing of the Peace of Amasya
Suleiman and Tahmasp I agreed to the treaty on 29 May 1555 in Amasya, ending the 1532–1555 war.
- Division of Caucasus Territories
Armenia and Georgia were split, with western regions going to the Ottomans and eastern regions to Iran.
Background and detail
Conclusion of Hostilities. Following the prolonged Ottoman-Safavid War of 1532–1555, diplomatic efforts resulted in the Peace of Amasya. The agreement was reached between the Ottoman Empire and Safavid Iran, marking the end of active military conflict between the two powers.
Territorial Divisions. The treaty defined the border between the empires by dividing Armenia and Georgia equally. Western Armenia and western Georgia, including western Samtskhe, fell under Ottoman control, while Eastern Armenia and eastern Georgia, including eastern Samtskhe, remained in Iranian hands.
Diplomatic Consequences. The agreement was followed by twenty years of peace between the two states. Certain conditions within the treaty, common in previous Ottoman-Safavid agreements, were considered humiliating for Shah Tahmasp I, reflecting the diplomatic dynamics of the era.
People involved
- Suleiman the Magnificent · Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
- Tahmasp I · Shah of Safavid Iran
Sources
- Peace of Amasya Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-03
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